Lip Gloss Got a Makeover for Spring and These Are the Ones You Need to Try

Most of us have a complicated relationship with lip gloss. On the one hand, bright tubes of color can be so shiny and inviting! On the other, the fussiness of a sticky formula combined with the short wear time means that gloss can sadly be the oft-ignored beauty product at the bottom of our makeup bags.

This season, the makeup gods have (finally!) heard our pleas. Many of our favorite brands have seriously stepped it up for spring, delivering unique gloss formulas that are truly worth the investment.

If you're looking to fall in love with lip gloss all over again, you'll find at least one strong contender in this slideshow. We even consulted a few of the geniuses behind each product to find out just what makes each gloss so unique—and their insights are extremely compelling. Click through to find the right one for you!

Your old, classic tube just got a major status update.

Dior Addict Fluid Stick

Dior has been delivering great glosses for decades, so it’s no surprise that their new hybrid formula is a real winner. Fluid Stick comes in a range of shades that are creamy and slick with a shiny finish, each one giving off a semi-sheer pop of bold color. The bonus? It’s bright without being heavy, and the formulation includes water instead of wax so it’s extra comfy on dry lips. ($35, available at macys.com.)

NARS Lip Gloss

Who says you can’t reinvent the wheel? NARS has given fresh legs to their cult classic lip gloss with a new applicator, longer wear time, and the addition of Sea Lavender, which adds an extra punch of moisture. If there was ever a time to double up on your favorite shade, it would be now. (Available April 15th at narscosmetics.com.)

Sonia Kashuk Dewy Lu Lip & Cheek Balm

Dewy is always the goal in the warmer months, so nothing is better than a lip gloss that promises that perfect finish. Infused with lychee for hydration, this lightweight gloss is nothing like its drying counterparts. Sonia herself calls it "balmy, dewy and super comfortable to wear on both lip and cheek." ($10, available at soniakashuk.com.)

Topshop Gloss Ink

Talk about a modern gloss for the cool girl! Topshop Gloss Ink is unlike anything we’ve ever tried. Hannah Murray, the brand’s makeup artist consultant, breaks it down for us: "A high shine, opaque gloss stain that doesn’t budge, bleed or separate, in the coolest of shades. There’s no need for lip pencils or lipstick as a base—just apply straight from the wand and you’re good to go." ($16, available at topshop.com.)

It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Blush Hydrating Gloss Stain

An intuitive gloss that looks unassuming in the tube but blooms into the most gorgeous and unique shade of bright pink. Along with the cool factor of essentially delivering a custom shade to your lips, this formula drenches your pout in hydration and nourishes with all kinds of good-for-you ingredients. ($24, available at ulta.com.)

Lancôme Lip Lover

These glosses produce the prettiest dose of spring color! (Plus, added points for cool packaging—press the little button on the side and the wand pops up!) We love that the formula doesn’t run and actually delivers on its promise of a solid four hours of wear time. Try it in the ultimate everyday neutral shade, Rose Ballet. ($23, available at sephora.com.)

Maybelline Color Elixir

A lot of brands claim to marry the benefits of a lipstick, gloss, and balm in one, which usually means they sacrifice color payoff or hydration. Thankfully, that is so not the case here. Maybelline gives us beautiful shine in a non-sticky formula with intensely pigmented opaque color and loads of wear time to boot. Plus, it’s priced so well, you can afford to splurge on more than one shade! ($7, target.com.)